My Master Knows It All

412: Chapter 165 I Really Didn’t Brag, Right?_5 412: Chapter 165 I Really Didn’t Brag, Right?_5 Make a move?

There was no way their Cave Master would make a move.

To do so, even if it meant a victory over Qing Mozi’s junior, would not sound good spreading out.

Moreover, their disciples had recently witnessed Cao Zhen painting and writing calligraphy.

Although they hadn’t achieved enlightenment, they had still gained quite a lot.

They wouldn’t necessarily lose too miserably.

Indeed, they hadn’t expected to win.

Although the Pen and Ink Sect was not one of the top ten Immortal Sects, and its overall strength couldn’t compare with the Thousand Caves Door, the Pen and Ink Sect specialized in the cultivation of the Painting Way and Calligraphy Dao.

When it came to these arts, their disciples stood almost no chance of defeating those carefully chosen by the Pen and Ink Sect to venture down the mountain.

However, they quickly realized that they were grossly mistaken.

Qing Mozi’s calligraphy was exceptional.

Such writing was second only to Cao Zhen’s, among those they had witnessed!

One by one, the Cave Masters looked at the writing before them and felt inferior.

“Worthy of being a high disciple of the Pen and Ink Sect in the way of calligraphy, we of the Thousand Caves Door admit defeat.” Several Cave Masters of the Thousand Caves Door sportingly conceded.

Their disciples, losing to those of the Pen and Ink Sect, though ignominious, was not too shameful.

Qing Mozi, looking at the characters written by the disciples, whom the Cave Masters of the Thousand Caves Door had chosen to debate with him, shook his head dismissively, “To tell the truth, your writing is far too inferior.

Now, we are going to compete in the Painting Way, so Cave Masters, please make your move.

Rest assured, since it’s I, Qing Mozi, who is actively requesting you to participate, I will not accuse you of bullying the weak.

In fact, when I went to the Hundred Peaks Sect before, the Hundred Peaks Sect also sent a Peak Master to debate with me.”

“Peak Master?”

“The Hundred Peaks Sect had a Peak Master debate with you?”

The people of the Thousand Caves Door showed surprise upon hearing this, but their hearts were somewhat joyful.

If the Hundred Peaks Sect sent a Peak Master to debate with someone’s disciple, that would be considered bullying the weak; if the Hundred Peaks Sect were defeated, that would be a great embarrassment.

Qing Mozi wouldn’t have mentioned this unless he had won, right?

Except…

No, wait!

The expressions of the crowd changed abruptly.

The Hundred Peaks Sect had Cao Zhen!

While Qing Mozi’s calligraphy was indeed outstanding, Cao Zhen’s writing had nearly reached the pinnacle.

If the person sent by the Hundred Peaks Sect was Cao Zhen, then Qing Mozi surely wouldn’t have won.

As if aware of what everyone was thinking, Qing Mozi continued, “At the time, I lost to that Peak Master.

Afterwards, I was so impressed that I acknowledged Peak Master Cao as my Pathfinder right on the spot.

So, Cave Masters, please feel free to make a move.

I, Qing Mozi, made the same request to other Immortal Sects to have seniors such as Peak Masters and Cave Masters engage with me.

I, Qing Mozi, am prepared to face defeat.”

“Pathfinder?”

The people of the Thousand Caves Door were shocked: “You’re saying Cao Zhen is your Pathfinder?”

“Correct, it was under the guidance of Peak Master Cao’s calligraphy and painting that I realized the path I should follow, hence I recognized Peak Master Cao as my Pathfinder,” Qing Mozi asserted with a look of respect, smiling, “You’ve all heard of Peak Master Cao’s great name as well, right?

Such a person, even if he ranks as the Peak Master of the Hundredth Peak within the Hundred Peaks Sect, with his talent, must have already been widely known.

Unfortunately, I left the mountain too late, and only came to know of Peak Master Cao’s existence when he intervened; I had even been disrespectful to Peak Master Cao before.”

The faces of the people from the Thousand Caves Door had all turned to expressions of shock; Cao Zhen, that Cao Zhen, was no longer among them, yet they were still hearing tales of his name!

Qing Mozi actually recognized Cao Zhen as his Pathfinder!

Seemingly oblivious to the changes in the expressions around him, Qing Mozi continued with an admiring tone, “My achievements today are largely thanks to Peak Master Cao.

In fact, before that, my understanding of calligraphy and painting wasn’t as profound.

But Peak Master Cao’s calligraphy and painting led me to epiphanies.

From then on, I understood much more.

Thereafter, as I traveled and debated with others, my knowledge of calligraphy and painting improved day by day, reaching the level I have today.

Still, my calligraphy and painting are far inferior to those of Peak Master Cao.

I wonder how much of Peak Master Cao’s skill has been passed on to his disciple.”

“Cao Zhen’s disciple?” Elder Huan Kong finally spoke out, his voice slightly trembling.

It was unclear whether he was frightened or angered by the mention of Cao Zhen’s name.

“You didn’t know?

The Debate Team from the Hundred Peaks Sect has already descended the mountain and visited many Immortal Sects.

Among them is a disciple called Xiang Ziyu, who is a disciple of Peak Master Cao.

No matter which Immortal Sect or opponent he faces, he has never been defeated and is acclaimed as a Heavenly Pride who appears once in a millennium.”

As Qing Mozi spoke, he seemed to realize something and mumbled to himself, “That’s true, I only learned of Xiang Ziyu through the constant debates at various Immortal Sects.

It’s understandable that you haven’t heard of him.

However, I believe it won’t be long before you meet Brother Xiang Ziyu.

Judging from the time, they should be nearing the Thousand Caves Door by now.”

Elder Huan Kong was almost driven mad.

Not only had Cao Zhen come to the Thousand Caves Door and triumphed, but now he had sent over the disciple whom he had acknowledged as a Pathfinder to trample over the Thousand Caves Door once more.

And to top it off, he was sending another of his disciples over.

He…

Wait, what did Qing Mozi say just now?

He mentioned the Hundred Peaks Sect’s Debate Team, so Cao Zhen was indeed not part of the Debate Team; he truly was a member of the delegation heading for the Capital City.

So he…

He’s even more despicable!